Yamaha MT-10 SP 2016 Owner's Manual page 106

Motorcycle care and storage
sure to rinse off any detergent
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residue using plenty of water, as
it is harmful to plastic parts.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
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products on plastic parts or the
muffler. Be sure to avoid using
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cloths or sponges which have
been in contact with strong or
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abrasive cleaning products, sol-
vent or thinner, fuel (gasoline),
rust removers or inhibitors,
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brake fluid, antifreeze or electro-
lyte.
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Do not use high-pressure wash-
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ers or steam-jet cleaners since
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they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
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arm bearings, fork and brakes),
storage compartments, electric
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components (couplers, connec-
tors, instruments, switches and
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lights), breather hoses and
vents.
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After normal use
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Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.
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Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-
ter and a mild detergent, after the
engine has cooled
NOTICE: Do not use warm water
since it increases the corrosive
action of the salt.
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2. After drying the motorcycle, apply
a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and nick-
el-plated, surfaces (except the tita-
8-2
nium muffler) to prevent corrosion.
Cleaning the titanium muffler
This model is equipped with a titanium
muffler, which requires the following
special care.
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Use only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean the titanium muffler.
However, if the muffler cannot be
thoroughly cleaned with mild de-
tergent, alkaline products and a
soft brush may be used.
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Never use compounds or other
special treatments to clean the tita-
nium muffler, as they will remove
the finish on the outer surface of
the muffler.
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Even the smallest amounts of oil,
such as from oily towels or finger-
prints, will leave stains on the tita-
nium muffler,
down.
removed with a mild detergent.
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Note that the thermally induced
discoloring of the portion of the ex-
haust pipe leading into the titanium
muffler is normal and cannot be re-
moved.
which can be